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It is our goal, honor, and ultimate pleasure to provide all our employees and guests with a truly intimate and unmatched experience in the Alaskan wild. Lucky us, we get to live, work, and play in one of the most rugged, remote, dynamic, untrammeled and scenic areas on earth. The vibrant, pristine, tourmaline waters of Prince William Sound surrounding Valdez are relatively protected and calm, when compared to the other Alaskan coastal towns exposed to the wide open ocean. Plus, we get to witness the mighty Columbia Glacier continue its catastrophic retreat almost every day of the summer. The pure remoteness, dramatic relief, spectacular wildlife, massive glaciers, and vast expanse of Prince William Sound and the Chugach Mountains will undoubtedly make our area the highlight of your vacation.

Join our fun, friendly, informative, and safety-conscious team for a truly unforgettable experience, in one of the finest natural settings on earth.

Come see for yourself what the Pangaea buzz is all about, be it for a paddling day tour, sea kayak camping, lodge-based, or mothership trip, or fuse all of our trips together into one week-long mind-blowing multi-sport sampler. We look forward to taking you out and showing you the goods!

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  • 5 star ratingA great day to Shoup Glacier This is a not to be missed adventure while visiting Valdez. Our guides Alex and Meridith were very knowledgeable about the area. Most of our... read moreThis is a not to be missed adventure while visiting Valdez. Our guides Alex and Meridith were very knowledgeable about the area. Most of our group never kayaked before. We started by getting fitted with gear and then boarded a boat with our kayaks attached to the top. Along the way we saw otters and seals. We landed at a small beach and started our paddle. We learned about the glacier and how to paddle. The water was calm, so it was not difficult. We had lunch right by th glacier. Hot chocolate, tea and snacks were provided. After the tide started coming in quick Meridith rescued a wayward kayak and we all got back into make the trip back. We went through one section, where the current was faster and it was fun. Highly recommend this trip. read less

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    Cynthia F
    9/09/2019

    5 star ratingkayaking to Shoup Glacier Had the best day kayaking in Valdez! Shoup Glacier is seriously underrated! After a short boat ride with our guides Carson and Tim, Carson led... read moreHad the best day kayaking in Valdez! Shoup Glacier is seriously underrated! After a short boat ride with our guides Carson and Tim, Carson led us up toward the glacier. We got some awesome close up views of a pair of bald eagles. Lots of otters playing around. After having lunch right under the glacier, we had a fun ride back through some rougher water. Carson was an awesome dude and we loved chilling with him all day. The owner Tim was also great to talk to and we learned a lot about the area from them. Would highly recommend going through this company for any adventure. Extremely professional, seasoned, and just simply lovely people who were fun to be with. Best of luck to everyone at Pangea Adventures!! read less

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    cbrig215
    9/20/2019

    5 star ratingAmazing Columbia Glacier trip Awe-inspiring trip to the glacier. We had the g amphitheater all to ourselves. All of the guides were great, but Dan was... read moreAwe-inspiring trip to the glacier. We had the g amphitheater all to ourselves. All of the guides were great, but Dan was fantastic. He shared a kayak with our six year old and spent most of the trip answering all of his questions. Highly recommend. Please go before the glacier recedes up on to the land. Won’t be too much longer 🙁 read less

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    Burtzlaff
    8/22/2020
  • 5 star ratingMy husband and I booked a kayaking trip to the Columbia Glacier with Pangaea Adventures scheduled for July 15, 2013. We stopped by the... read moreMy husband and I booked a kayaking trip to the Columbia Glacier with Pangaea Adventures scheduled for July 15, 2013. We stopped by the shop the morning before and got the skinny on what to expect the next day. Later that evening my husband started having chest pains and ended up in the hospital. I called Pangaea around midnight and left a message that we would not be keeping our rez for the next morning. After spending the night in the hospital we got a call from a staffer at Pangaea the following morning and she very kindly told me that due to our situation she would not charge us for the missed trip. That's a class act in my book. I did not expect this as the fine print was clear that you would be billed for any cancellations. Thanks Pangaea! read less

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    Stephanie F.
    7/26/2013

    5 star ratingSea kayaking to Columbia Glacier- Awesome!! Had the most amazing adventure sea kayaking into Columbia Glacier, Prince William Sound out of Valdez Alaska. Really great , friendly, professional tour guides with... read moreHad the most amazing adventure sea kayaking into Columbia Glacier, Prince William Sound out of Valdez Alaska. Really great , friendly, professional tour guides with safety a priority to those who were beginners. Absolutely a must to do and everyone so welcoming. Great to see how enthusiastic and passionate these guides are about their place of work. Thoroughly recommend this company and this adventure. Thanks from the kiwi girls..... read less

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    Mobile58512433673
    9/22/2019

    5 star ratingLabor Day Kayak Trip We made a last minute reservation on Labor Day weekend. It was a great experience and a lot of fun! We were going to do... read moreWe made a last minute reservation on Labor Day weekend. It was a great experience and a lot of fun! We were going to do a guided trip but on Friday night while we were out at dinner, we got a call to let us know our guide had been injured. We wanted to make sure he/she was okay, but were fine doing a self guided trip on our own. We had a great experience in the morning getting everything set up, and then we were off on our own to explore the harbor and duck flats area! We met a family of sea lions sun bathing on a rock who proceeded to follow us around for a half hour with their heads constantly popping up checking what we were doing. We are planning to do a significantly longer trip next spring! read less

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    Safari28940418785
    9/14/2020
  • 5 star ratingTheir guides are really super nice and willing to help, they're positive and a lot of fun! I did the rafting and Columbia glacier kayaking,... read moreTheir guides are really super nice and willing to help, they're positive and a lot of fun! I did the rafting and Columbia glacier kayaking, totally recommend! Make sure you take some bug repelent in the summer! read less

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    Luiza G.
    8/12/2014

    5 star ratingBeautiful day on the water Daniel is a friendly and knowledgeable guide. We enjoyed great conversation, scenery,exercise and wildlife.

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    moklump
    7/17/2020

    5 star ratingAK Highlight! Truly one of the highlights of our 3 weeks in AK! All of our fellow tour guide buddies recommended kayaking Columbia Glacier but using Pangea... read moreTruly one of the highlights of our 3 weeks in AK! All of our fellow tour guide buddies recommended kayaking Columbia Glacier but using Pangea specifically. Our guide, Natan, was rad and full of fun facts and our captain, Tim, was equally as phenomenal and chill. We were lucky enough to see a humpback whale, otters and seals just on our way to the glacier but several more seals once we were out kayaking. It’s incredible how thick the ice was, especially coming out at low tide, and how often you could hear the cracking and calving of the glacier. Solid group that was fun to hang out with after next door at The Fat Mermaid to celebrate a vitally eye-opening experience. read less

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    oahuparachutecenter
    7/30/2020
  • 5 star ratingunforgettable experience Everything was very well and professionally organized with a very friendly atmosphere. Our guide Trevor was very patient with our two girls and took the... read moreEverything was very well and professionally organized with a very friendly atmosphere. Our guide Trevor was very patient with our two girls and took the time to answer all of their questions ! Thanks again for a great moment ! read less

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    Ionat49
    8/11/2020

    5 star ratingmorning kayak trip My wife, brother, and I did a short kayak trip in the Port of Valdez. We saw seals, and many types of sea birds. The... read moreMy wife, brother, and I did a short kayak trip in the Port of Valdez. We saw seals, and many types of sea birds. The guide helped us feel safe and was knowledgeable about the area. It was a great experience. read less

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    X181GXryanb
    8/31/2020

    5 star ratingPangaea's laid back store-front and shop keepers on N. Harbor Dr. is a wonderful starting point for this great adventure. Sam (guide) took a... read morePangaea's laid back store-front and shop keepers on N. Harbor Dr. is a wonderful starting point for this great adventure. Sam (guide) took a self-deprecating comical approach to teaching us about safety and what we should expect on our journey. Along the way on our ride out he and Tim (captain and owner) shared facts about Valdez and the Columbia glacier. We arrived and hopped in our boats and paddled around to get our sea legs. Sam then led us through a couple of spots on our way to lunch. Post-lunch we continued our journey into the ice field. Sam's caring demeanor and extensive outdoor experience (NOLS graduate) ensured that our family had a great time. We could have spent a bit more time in the large ice field, but afterwards we all realized how unsafe that zone is. We would definitely return for another tour! read less

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    Dave K.
    8/28/2010
  • 5 star ratingAmazing Experience in every which way What an amazing experience Pangaea gave to me and my family. We booked a 6 person trip out to the Columbia glacier with Captain Tim... read moreWhat an amazing experience Pangaea gave to me and my family. We booked a 6 person trip out to the Columbia glacier with Captain Tim and guides Seth and Dan. Everyone involved was obviously very experienced and passionate about Alaska wildlife, the environment, and giving us a great time. They went above and beyond with friendliness and interesting factoids about Alaska all day long. The boat ride was beautiful, and experiencing kayaking out among icebergs and in full audience to the vast Columbia glacier was I describable; totally surreal. I loved that this was a small company, you could totally see how much they cared. We were blessed to have amazing weather and made it all the way to the glacier but even if the elements had not allowed I know the crew still would have made it a special and surreal experience. I will never look elsewhere for a sea kayak guiding company. I am so glad I chose Pangaea. Book a tour with them a you will not regret it. read less

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    lindsaysuewho
    6/23/2020

    5 star ratingSpectacular Adventure Pangaea gave us an unforgettable experience sea-kayaking in the gorgeous backdrop of the Columbia Glacier. The sights were amazing and the guides incredibly competent... read morePangaea gave us an unforgettable experience sea-kayaking in the gorgeous backdrop of the Columbia Glacier. The sights were amazing and the guides incredibly competent and supportive. Captain Tim, Seth, and Dan were all very knowledgeable, friendly, and conversational. They sought out wildlife and made sure to pause and let us enjoy otters, eagles, and harbor seals. We floated amongst the icebergs and got a close up and personal view of the glacier. We felt very safe in their charge. I would recommend this experience to anyone...both visitors and residents of our great state of Alaska. Thank you Pangaea. read less

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    jamiecO770TG
    6/30/2020

    5 star ratingWe had a blast; the weather was perfect, the guide, Sammie, was excellent, and the glaciers/icebergs were active that day! We took the 10 hr... read moreWe had a blast; the weather was perfect, the guide, Sammie, was excellent, and the glaciers/icebergs were active that day! We took the 10 hr Columbia Glacier Kayak Tour. I thought 10hrs was long, but it went by pretty fast. We saw icebergs crumble before our eyes without warning, so don't get too close to them! Sammie brought some pretzels and trailmix, and made hot chocolate for us when we docked on the other island for lunch. Yes--you should bring your own lunch. The pacing of the trip was very leisurely and we didn't feel rushed at all. Sammie was a geology major and knew a lot about glaciers. She also was very helpful to take photos for us against the largest icebergs.

    WARNING: there are NO bathrooms once you get on the boat. They will tell you that you'll be taken to "the most pristine bathrooms on the planet", and guess what that means. I ended up peeing in a bush 2 times. I guess it's part of the experience...and everyone else had to do it! There was a sighting of the Northwestern, which is the boat featured in The Deadliest Catch tv show. The crew waved to us.
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    Jill W.
    7/18/2016
  • 5 star ratingGreat view! Initially I was a bit scared because I had never been in a sea kayak and they are not as sturdy as the fresh water... read moreInitially I was a bit scared because I had never been in a sea kayak and they are not as sturdy as the fresh water ones. However, Trevor was a great tour guide and prepared us for our trek to the waterfall. If you have enough money I would do the glacier one, that's what we hope to do at some point (but it was not in our budget). read less

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    262cats
    7/06/2020

    5 star ratingAsked the day before and had limited availability, so plan ahead!

    Wouldv'e loved to try a single kayak, but again, call ahead of time, we went...
    read moreAsked the day before and had limited availability, so plan ahead!

    Wouldv'e loved to try a single kayak, but again, call ahead of time, we went in late the night before.

    Anyway, great staff and Devon (sp?) was a fun guide to have along. Got my wife in the water for the first time in a kayak and she wants to go again, so good job.

    We did a short excursion right around the area of the Duck Flats and a bit into Port Valdez. We saw an otter right up close and a couple of seals too.
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    Ben N.
    8/02/2013

    5 star ratingGreat kayak trip~ Loved our trip, our guide was professional and knowledgeable about the area, and experiencing the glacier in this setting was an unforgettable experience. Can't recommend... read moreLoved our trip, our guide was professional and knowledgeable about the area, and experiencing the glacier in this setting was an unforgettable experience. Can't recommend it enough! read less

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    LeShann
    9/14/2020

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Beautiful day on amazing adventure. We went on the Columbia Glacier day kayak tour. Amazing! Beautiful! Once in a lifetime experience. Our guide Chris was amazing. The... read moreWe went on the Columbia Glacier day kayak tour. Amazing! Beautiful! Once in a lifetime experience. Our guide Chris was amazing. The boat captain had great information on the area and made sure we stopped for all the wildlife otters, seals etc. We had a 2 person for my husband and I. read less

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